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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.96, 695.94 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.96, 695.94 and 121.96 is: 182.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.96 : 695.94 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.96/695.94 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.96x = 695.94 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.96x = 84,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,876.84/463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.94

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